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“I want to change your perception about every bite of food you bring to your lips.” Kyle Cherek’s “We Eat What We Are” TEDxUW Milwaukee talk, highlighted how flavor plays a role in our memory and identity. His talk explored how flavors formed us and how our food choices affect our future. Nearly 40 people […]

Rising indie stars Hippo Campus captivated students on October 6 with a wildly energetic and, many students felt, impressive show in UW-Milwaukee’s own Union Ballroom – closing the book on UWM’s debut Homecoming week. The event drew in over 300 students on a Thursday night and set the stage for a (possible) new UWM tradition. […]

A group of approximately 175 people, mostly students, gathered in Spaights Plaza on Thursday afternoon, before counter-protesting an appearance by members of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church.  A few of the protesters made emotional testimonials as to why they came out to oppose the WBC and reminded the counter-protesters to remain peaceful when confronting the […]

Part two of our election panel is a lively discussion between Dan O’Donell from WISN radio as well as representatives from the College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty. Hosted by Stevan Stojanovic and Katarina Vergara. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7ziDsuwxks&feature=youtu.be&w=700&rel=0]

Students in JAMS 342 Television News Reporting are creating two panel shows before the election. The first one features two hosts and three panelists discussing the candidates, as well as  giving their own views on the election. Every aspect of this show, including all behind the scenes work—director, producer, audio, switcher, CG operator and camera operators—was done […]

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You can always count on Facebook to provide different topics that spark conversation. As I was scrolling through my timeline, I came across a post with two photos of a young lady. The photo on the left showed her au naturel with no trace of makeup. You can see her freckles, a few minor blemishes […]

As I walked through Boerner Botanical Gardens I was transported back to my childhood in a suburb of Chicago. Every December, each resident on Forest Avenue would impressively adorn their home with Christmas lights, nativity sets and inflatable Santas in sleighs pulled by reindeer. People would park their cars nearby, get out and walk the […]

With Opening Night approaching this Wednesday, Milwaukee has transitioned into a city that is itching for basketball once again. The leaves have changed colors and the baseball season is wrapping up, which can only mean one thing: Bucks basketball is right around the corner. Following a 2014 season that left a sour taste in the […]

The Milwaukee Wave began on the right foot the pre-season game against the Chicago Mustangs at the Panther Arena. The Wave won the only pre-season match on Wednesday October 19, with a 10-8 final score. The Wave had a slow start against the Mustangs. Chicago had more possession of the ball and more opportunities to […]

As we approach game three of the World Series, everyone is left to wonder who will take the series victory and who is on the verge of breaking a decades-old curse and finally earning their freedom from captivity. The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs in a World Series – who would have thought that […]